Luke's Blog

  Wow, what a month July has been! I have really enjoyed starting my new program and getting used to all the changes. I have had lots of fun outings this month. I started a new volunteering opportunity at Uni Pro, where we relabeled and counted stock. I also got to use the sealing machine!  We also spent some time with our friends from Wilrose, where we got to join in with them for the day, partake in singing and dancing too, it was nice to get to meet some new faces! We hiked up Papamoa Hills, which was a bit challenging, but definitely worth it, the views are amazing from the top of the hill!  We were also lucky enough to go to Dive Crescent for some fishing, we didnt catch one but it was amazing to be out by the waters edge. I have started a new woodwork project where we have been cutting up logs and turning them into little garden houses. We have also been volunteering around the community by visiting local parks and picking up rubbish. Overall, July has been a busy a...

  une has been a good month back at Palmers, and I love going there and tidying up the weeds growing along the pathway. It's always a good time going to Greerton Hall, playing games, and meeting new people. We also had a pamper session where we did some self-care and made a homemade face mask. I have also tried out a few different recipes, including a chickpea curry, which was sooo yum, and some muffins for the ball. I have enjoyed following the Soccer World Cup this month. I picked the Netherlands as my team to follow. I enjoy going swimming and throwing the ball around with my friends from Arohanui. Sports is always one of my favourites, and we gave the human board game a go where you roll the dice and do the challenge for the square you land on . We also had a basketball challenge with our new basketball hoop. At Palmers, one week I had a sore hand, so I couldn't do any gardening. I enjoyed being the boss and pointing out all the weeds instead. Another week, I enjoyed being ...

  May has been a really good month. Back at Palmers, and I love going there and tidying up the weeds growing along the pathway. It feels good to help keep the place looking nice, and I enjoy being outside while doing it. We joined the Tauranga Brass Band for one of their practice sessions and shared a morning tea with them afterwards. It was so cool to watch and something different from what we normally do. Everyone was very welcoming, and it was interesting hearing all the different instruments being played together. We also went on a Yatton Park adventure, where we decided to walk towards Fraser Park Reserve, but we didn’t make it to the end because time was against us. Even though we didn’t get all the way there, it was still a nice walk and good to get out and enjoy the fresh air. I have been playing lots of games of Connect 4, as it’s my favourite game, and I’m becoming the king of winning. I really enjoy the challenge and always look forward to another game. We went out to th...

 I went to the library today and joined in with a Lego session. We were given a subject then had a short time to make it. We made an aero plane and a robot. A fun morning. DG

  I am a pro at connect 4, I can beat most of the clients and staff. I think it's the best way to start the day, by winning!!! KB

 Due to Sailability cancellation we visited the Wilrose centre for the day. In the morning we watched them rehearse their karakia songs. I used the pois to couple of the songs. After lunch I played on the Wii game with Scott. We played ten pin bowling and I worked a sweat. I really enjoyed the outing. DG

 Today at Yatton Park we decided to walk towards the Fraser Park Reserve. We didn’t get to the end as time was against us. I’m sure we will arrange to complete at another time. DG

 Today I visited the Tauranga Brass Band having their practice session. The Tubas were huge with the largest weighing 18 kilos. We hope to have them visit our centre in the future. They play a variety of music and we shared morning tea with them.

  I love pulling the weeds at Palmers and tidying the pathways there Kb

 Wet day activity. Sorting out the seeds into vegetable or flower groups. Getting ready for our winter planting.DG

 Today I visited the War Memorial Wall in Tauranga. I saw the names of the brave men that gave their lives so we could be free. Anzac Day is this weekend a time to remember them. Lest we Forget! DG

  I enjoyed the movie “Kangaroo” at Sonic  theatre today. The movie was funny and based on a true story of a man who started up a kangaroo sanctuary in AliceSprings. It was great to see my  Friends from the other centers. DG

  I did an awesome time weeding at Palmers and making sure all the paths look nice and tidy. It was a great day out in the sunshine KB

I enjoyed the local artist expo today I voted this cool kiwi painting as peoples choice.TA

   Today at Sailability I was on the Weta boat. It is a catamaran and I got a wet bottom.  Our session was shortened slightly due a change in the weather. We were lucky to finish our session as the next one was cancelled due to the incoming rain. How quickly the weather can change from sunshine to rain.DG

 In art we made this collaboration oil painting we worked together and had turns of painting sky, sea, the trunk and the leaves. It turned out pretty awesome.  AN 

  Busy morning of an intense soccer game. The winning team by only one point was The Cowboys! Go Cowboys!-N.O.

  Pulling weeds at Palmers to keep the pathways nice and tidy. It is great when we remember the gloves  KB

 We had a walk this afternoon At the Historic Village. We came across a yellow digger and thought it would make a good photo shoot. DG

  Look how full my bucket is after pulling all the weeds, I wish I could get into the middle of the garden to put more.  KB